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US mobile speeds jumped sharply in early 2026, but carrier rankings alone do not show which network will perform best for enterprise workloads. The post US Mobile Speeds Jump 74% as Verizon and T-Mobile Split RootMetrics Honors appeared first on TechRepublic.

At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 with new health tools, brighter displays, and trail and diving features. The post Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Introduces Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 appeared in a Google app list, hinting at software prep before a possible late-summer launch. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 Surface in Google App Ahead of Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 debut at Unpacked 2026 with new cameras, AI tools, prices, and clear trade-offs for buyers choosing a foldable. The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s $1,199 Galaxy Z Flip8 adds a thinner design, expanded FlexWindow tools, and new AI controls while retaining the same battery and rear cameras. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple is reportedly testing a 6.96-inch iPhone screen for its 2027 anniversary lineup, a change that could make the Pro Max feel nearly 7 inches. The post Apple Tests Nearly 7-Inch Screen for Future iPhone Pro Max Model appeared first on TechRepublic.

TSMC reportedly plans chip manufacturing price increases of up to 10% in 2027 as rising costs and global expansion reshape semiconductor production. The post TSMC Reportedly Plans Chip Manufacturing Price Hikes of Up to 10% appeared first on TechRepublic.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 fixes Gemini-related reboots, Bluetooth failures, and missing notifications while ending beta support for the Pixel 6 series. The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 Arrives for Pixel Phones With Gemini, Bluetooth Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic.

iOS 27 beta code references an iPhone with two batteries, adding another software clue to Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone and repair plans. The post iOS 27 Code Points to Rumored iPhone Ultra With Dual Batteries appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly canceled M2 Extreme and M3 Extreme chips for the Mac Pro before discontinuing the desktop and shifting focus to Mac Studio. The post Apple Scrapped Mac Pro Revival, Canceled M2 and M3 Extreme Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly increased vapor chamber orders, fueling speculation that its foldable iPhone and future flagship models will feature improved cooling. The post Apple Reportedly Expands Vapor Chamber Cooling for Foldable iPhone, Future Flagship Models appeared first on TechRepublic.

Lenovo’s Legion R9000P is the first laptop with an inkjet-printed OLED display, using TCL CSOT technology to test a new panel process. The post Lenovo Launches Legion R9000P With World’s First Inkjet-Printed OLED Display appeared first on TechRepublic.

A leaked diagnostics log suggests Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and the company's first variable-aperture camera. The post iPhone 18 Pro Max Leak Points to Sony IMX905 Camera Sensor, Variable Aperture appeared first on TechRepublic.

Motorola's Edge 70 Max pairs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, flagship hardware, and a slim design in its India debut. The post Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Android Phone Built to Last All Day appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI’s $70 ChatGPT basketball and premium merchandise test whether the AI company can transform its software platform into a lifestyle brand. The post Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball appeared first on TechRepublic.

The FCC has proposed requiring identity verification for phone activation, a move supporters say will fight fraud while critics warn it threatens privacy. The post New FCC Proposal Pits Phone Privacy Against Fraud Prevention appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple reportedly plans an OLED iPad mini for October, followed by refreshed entry-level, Air, and Pro models through 2027. The post Apple Reportedly Plans OLED iPad Mini, More iPad Refreshes Through 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple has reportedly delayed its Baltra AI server chip as it explores chip startup acquisitions to strengthen the infrastructure behind its AI ambitions. The post Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

TSMC plans four more Arizona fabs, bringing its total US investment to $265 billion and expanding chip capacity amid surging AI demand and geopolitical risk. The post TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Planned appeared first on TechRepublic.

Uber’s $14.8 billion Delivery Hero acquisition would expand its global delivery business and intensify consolidation across Europe and Asia. The post Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asia appeared first on TechRepublic.